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Advance polls are open from Oct. 15 to 21 with election day on Oct. 24. (Black Press Media file photo)

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        Working smoothly together on May 11, 2020, health minister Adrian Dix, B.C. Liberal health critic Norm Letnick, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and sign language interpreter Nigel Howard. (B.C. government video)

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        Environmental advocate, Dorothy Chambers holds up the body of Ollie, a well-known Great Horned owl found dead in Cuthbert Holmes Park on Oct. 17. (Photo courtesy Dorothy Chambers)

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        City of Victoria crews will soon be gathering up fallen leaves in neighbourhoods and city parks. First up on the pickup list are the James Bay, Fairfield, Rockland, Gonzales and South Jubilee neighbourhoods, starting Oct. 19. (Courtesy City of Victoria)

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        Fred Franson

        Jul 27th, 2020

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        Jun 27th, 2020

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        May 27th, 2020

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        Mar 9th, 2020

        Rosina Williamina Waddell

        Jan 23rd, 2020

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        Advance voting is already underway in the 42nd general election in British Columbia. Election day is Oct. 24.(Black Press files photo)

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